Merry Meet !
Welcome to your weekly update about what’s happening in both the forum and the witchy world at large 
Here’s the news for this week:
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Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these one-day-only events!
[ [ Group Ritual : Together with Your Coven 
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→ Thursday, September 8
Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat- this activity is open to all active coven members 
The ritual has step-by-step instructions that you can join in on your own schedule at any time during the day.
Group rituals are held every Thursday in A Sacred Space and remain open over the weekend. Feel free to check out recent group rituals to get an idea about what to expect.
[ [ Freebie Friday - Free Readings 
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→ Friday, September 9
Have a burning question on your mind? Seeking some guidance for how to best approach a problem? 
This is your chance to find some answers, as the talented @MeganB is kindly offering free readings via tarot and oracle cards! 
For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out previous Freebie Fridays 
[ [ Moon Phase: Full Moon 
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→ Saturday, September 10
This week, the skies will flourish with the beauty of a Full Moon- the moon of September is called the Full Corn Moon 
. The exact time of peak illumination will depend on your location.
Explore a special moon ritual and learn more about this moon on the Spells8 Full Corn Moon Ritual Page. As it is the closest full moon to the autumn equinox, it is also called the Full Harvest Moon 
- feel free to also check out the Spells8 Full Harvest Moon Ritual for spellwork and more!
While each moon has its own unique qualities, every full moon is a celebrated time where the energy of the moon is at its most powerful. Now is a wonderful time to charge, cleanse, and absorb the potent energies of the moon.
For additional full moon inspiration, visit What to Do During the Full Moon 
Ready for Moon Magick? You can find current moon information for your location as well as complementary spells and rituals to draw on its energy on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
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A collection of curious (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week that may or may not be witchy-related:
- Monday, Sept 5 - International Day of Charity
- Wednesday, Sept 7 - Buy a Book Day
and International Day of Clean Air 
- Thursday, Sept 8 - UNESCO International Literacy Day
For more upcoming witchy and pagan holidays, check out the 2022 Pagan Holiday Calendar and the free Spells8 Newsletter
Ongoing Activities 
These activities are open to enjoy whenever you’d like- feel free to partcipate anytime before their deadlines!
[ [ Weekly Witchy Challenge 
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Every week, the forum hosts a challenge exploring one specific area of magick. Challenges are open to everyone and all are encouraged to participate in a way that reflects their unique magickal practice.
The current theme is: Liminal Magick 
This challenge will close on Tuesday, September 6th at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time). After the challenge closes, a “Props and Presents” post will appear to give recognition and prizes to all participants 
Are you ready? Join the current challenge here:
(A brand new challenge will launch on Wednesday!)
[ [ Spells8 Book Club ] ]
Calling all book lovers! The next reading period for the Spells8 book club is now in session!
You can find more details and submit your book to read in the current thread:
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, September 9th .
And if you haven’t done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews from last session in the current Reader’s discussion thread: 
Spells8 Book Club XIX - Readers’ Reviews!
More information about the book club and how to join can be found in Book Club F.A.Q and Introduction .
Happy Reading! 
[ [ Energy Exchange Circle 
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Do you have a little extra love to share and are looking for ways to help out a fellow coven member? Or perhaps you’ve fallen on hard times and could use some positive vibes your way?
The Energy Exchange Circle (hosted in Energy Exchange) is a great way to support and show love to coven members going through hard times. To do a good deed and show you care, consider leaving a note of support in the current thread:
More information about the coven’s wholesome energy exchange can be found in the Energy Exchange Wiki .
This month’s Energy Exchange Circle will end on Friday, September 30th .
Thanks for spreading the love! 
[ [ Your Daily Draw 
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Are you looking for a bit of higher guidance to help you out today? This collection of daily oracle card (as well as tarot and rune) readings is available for you to access and read thanks to the generosity of the coven 
To enjoy a daily message or share your own, visit:
Please note that this oracle discussion will close on Friday, September 30th .
[ [ Coven Member Birthdays 
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Share the love by wishing your fellow coven members well on their special days!
Congratulate those with a birthday this month in the discussion:
If you wish to appear in this list, please set your birthday on your profile. Additionally, please note that the birthday list is housed in the more private A Sacred Space that is exclusive to coven members.
Please keep in mind that this month’s birthday discussion will close on Friday, September 30th.
[ [ Tending the Flame 
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Stop by the fire and tend the flame with your coven- this ongoing discussion invites all to come in, relax, and pick up a bit of motivation and support for the day.
Share a picture of your own flames or simply enjoy the lights of the coven! 
Help tend the flame and visit the discussion in:
The Brigid Flametender discussion (hosted in A Sacred Space) remains open throughout the year- please feel free to enjoy this activity as often as you’d like!
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who joined the forum over the past week!
@elena5 - @honeyy - @casey14 - @reba - @sarah74 - @renata2 - @kathrine2 - @laura42 - @lynsey4 - @pam3 - @wilde - @gemma6 - @christine23 - @amy71 - @breshon - @elizabeth39 - @selena3 - @celeste3 - @theresa9 - @kathleen10 - @sarah73 - @rowena - @autumn15 - @valarie - @jennifer113 - @Lavendergirll - @destiny10 - @brandy13 - @candice10 - @moe - @ko1 - @heather72 - @jasmine15 - @cw1 - @stephany - @nikol - @shelly4 - @molly6 - @jazzmyn1 - @amanda80 - @raquel5 - @harley4 - @kimbreley - @atlas - @rachel41 - @daniel12 - @Kaz66 - @natli - @martia - @falyn - @chadjakob - @joto - @maria3 - @kasara - @angela43 - @ashley70 - @trinity1 - @anna22 - @earthmama - @cynthia20 - @wynnona - @ApisMellifera - @naza - @SkylaMoon - @toni6 - @brenda16 - @amy70 - @suzy1 - @kirill - @angel26 - @abigail11 - @amanda79 - @joni1 - @kat14 - @heather71 - @mina1 - @danny1 - @morgan19 - @sarah72 - @nikki-anne - @raquel4 - @bradley1 - @chelsie2 - @rachel40 - @jenna10 - @michelle66 - @robert6 - @kaitlyn9 - @kaitlin11 - @kat13 - @jessica115 - @elizabeth38 - @meshelly - @jennifer112 - @caitlin7 - @jennifer111 - @semon - @venus2 - @lauren23 - @tracy19 - @tim - @desi1 - @kinnley - @courtney20 - @melissa51 - @sean - @kayla35 - @rosalie - @evando - @kristin10 - @rettegine - @haoran - @jakeria - @janella - @jennifer110 - @tina22 - @sara25 - @jesse2
If you haven’t done so already, please feel free to say hello to your new coven by creating a new topic in the Introductions Category . Consider sharing a bit about who you are and your journey into practicing magick 
We would all love to give you a warm welcome to the forum family!
Special Shout-Outs 
FORUM ACTIVITY
Every week, those who share the most posts and give the most hearts receive an Activity Shout-Out. The top posters and sharers this week are:
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@john.knox - for sharing the most posts in the forum this week
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@Amethyst - for giving out the most hearts over the past seven days
Note : Those who receive Activity shout-outs for three weeks in a row are awarded the MMM Activity Badge and will not be counted in Activity shout-outs again for a two-month rest period.
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and inspiration through posts and your love and support through hearts- your time here helping the coven is greatly appreciated! 
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COMMUNITY
Every month, any member who goes above and beyond for their fellow coven members consistently, day after day over the course of the entire month receives a Community Shout-Out. There are no limits to how many users can receive this shout-out each month.
For September, 2022:
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@Marsha - for writing Zodiac-enhanced messages on birthdays and for welcoming all new members in their introductory posts
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@Amethyst - for giving a warm welcome to all new members in their introduction posts
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@john.knox - for welcoming all new members in their introductory posts and sharing a daily card with the forum
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@jan_TheGreenWitch - for welcoming all new members in their introductions
Note : Those who receive a monthly Community Shout-Out are awarded the CCC Badge
Thank you so much for all that you do to make fellow coven members feel at home here- it is greatly appreciated!
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Also: a very big thank you to all members of Spells8 !
Your contributions and love help to make this a welcoming and supportive place for solitary witches all around the world. Thanks for being here- Spells8 can’t exist without you!
Blessed Full Moon! Will you be working any magick under the light of the moon this week? How are your Sabbat plans coming along? 
Whether it’s magickal or mundane, feel free to share your current happenings or give a shout-out to your fellow coven members in the comments below.
Note from Bry:
Hi everyone! Like last week, this MMM has been scheduled and launched thanks to help from the wonderful @MeganB (thanks again, Megan!Looking forward to catching up on what everyone’s up to- hope you all have a blessed week!
Blessed be!
I do have 2 appointments, which I think I did by accident really. It’s okay though. Get them out of the way at the beginning of the month!
Thank you so much for all you do 
always
I’ve always wanted to travel by boat but I have nowhere to go 
I feel you about the money, though- trips can add up quickly and in surprising ways 
I hope you get to make it! I love your new little trinkets, too. I got something last night at Dollar Tree that I’m excited to put up today 
It’s on my bucket list lol
) I can’t even be around when it’s cooking, but I can make a mean Maryland Crab Cake, it’s a bit tricky but so worth it when all of them are gone before the day is over because the neighborhood loves them